Question

What is the grammatical position of the bracketed words in the following sentences
(Timothy) is a boy.
She brought the (nurse) the prescribed drugs
The director appointed her the unit (head)
Mr Okonkwo the company (driver) is competent
Kalu was super Eagles (coach)

Answer 1

1. (Timothy) is a boy. - The word "Timothy" is in parentheses and serves as the subject.
2. She brought the (nurse) the prescribed drugs. - The word "nurse" is in parentheses and serves as the indirect object.
3. The director appointed her the unit (head). - The word "head" is in parentheses and serves as the direct object.
4. Mr Okonkwo the company (driver) is competent. - The word "driver" is in parentheses and serves as an appositive to "Mr Okonkwo".
5. Kalu was super Eagles (coach). - The word "coach" is in parentheses and serves as an appositive to "super Eagles".